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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.40, 573.48 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.40, 573.48 and 351 is: 525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.40 : 573.48 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.40/573.48 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.40x = 573.48 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.40x = 201,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,291.48/383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.02

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